The present disclosure generally relates to an electronic system and device for heating the body of a user using far-infrared radiation technology, and more particularly relates to a multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system and device for achieving various therapeutic effects.
Conventional heat therapy may be hazardous, uncomfortable, unhygienic, inefficient, ineffective and inconvenient for travel purposes. For example, conventional saunas may create exposure to extremely high temperatures causing heat stress which may have detrimental effects on a user's health, especially for people with heart challenges or needing to sustain blood pressure.
Accordingly, there is a need for a safe, effective and portable therapeutic infrared heating system and device for achieving various therapeutic effects.
The present disclosure provides a multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system and device for boosting immunity, boosting blood flow and circulation, and boosting mood of a user.
In one aspect, the present disclosure generally relates to a multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system, comprising: a heating wire layer configured to generate far-infrared radiation (FIR) when the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system is connected with an alternating current power supply; two charcoal layers positioned on either side of the heating wire layer and configured to absorb extremely low frequency (ELF) radiation associated with the FIR; grounding mechanism configured to transfer the ELF radiation absorbed by the two charcoal layers to a pin and ground the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system; and a multi-layer mixture layer configured to at least additionally reduce the ELF radiation.
In one embodiment, the heating wire layer of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system may include silicone Teflon wires. Further, the system may be configured to maintain a level of the ELF below 5 mV and low frequency electromagnetic field (EMF) below 2 milligauss. In another embodiment, the multi-layer mixture layer may include a selected amount of one or more of amethyst gravel, yellow mud ceramic ball, charcoal ceramic ball, white ceramic ball, and tourmaline ceramic ball. In one aspect, the system may include a grid to hold stones and materials of the multi-layer mixture layer together. The system may also include a medical magnet layer including multiple medical magnets for activating a blood circulation of a user of the system. In certain embodiments, the system may include a yellow mud charcoal bonding fabric layer configured to promote a generation of the FIR. Moreover, the system may include at least one charcoal layer configured to ground the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system and reduce the ELF radiation. The system may additionally include multiple volatile organic compounds (VOC) free polyurethane leather (PU) layers or portions for water-proof, fire-proof and melt-proof purposes.
In yet another embodiment, the system may include at least one electronic temperature sensor for monitoring and detecting an internal temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system and regulating a heating temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system in accordance with a selected temperature level.
A safety unit may also be included and configured to disconnect the heating wire layer when the at least one electronic temperature sensor detects that the internal temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system exceeds 80° C. In one aspect, the safety unit may be configured to connect to the heating wire layer when the internal temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating system detected by the at least one electronic temperature sensor returns to a normal range.
In another embodiment, the system may include silver fiber fabric and copper mesh fabric portions or layers to additionally reduce the ELF radiation. The grounding mechanism of the system may comprise at least two grounding lead wires configured to connect the two charcoal layers with a grounding pin. The heating wire layer of the system may include wires made of a material selected to reduce or shield harmful electric and magnetic fields generated by the heating wire layer. The multi-layer mixture layer may further be configured to promote higher FIR generation, heating distribution and therapeutic benefits.
In accordance with additional aspects of the present disclosure, a multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket may comprise a heating wire layer configured to generate FIR when the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket is connected with an alternating current power supply; two charcoal layers positioned on either side of the heating wire layer and configured to absorb ELF radiation associated with the FIR; grounding mechanism configured to transfer the ELF radiation absorbed by the two charcoal layers to a pin and ground the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket; and a multi-layer mixture layer configured to at least additionally reduce the ELF radiation.
In one embodiment, the heating wire layer of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket may include silicone Teflon wires. The multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket may be configured to maintain a level of the ELF below 5 mV and low frequency EMF below 2 milligauss. The multi-layer mixture layer may include a selected amount of one or more of amethyst gravel, yellow mud ceramic ball, charcoal ceramic ball, white ceramic ball, and tourmaline ceramic ball. A grid may be included to hold stones and materials of the multi-layer mixture layer together. In addition, the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket may include a medical magnet layer having multiple medical magnets for activating a blood circulation of a user of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket.
In certain embodiments, a yellow mud charcoal bonding fabric layer may be included and configured to promote a generation of the FIR. At least one charcoal layer may be included and configured to ground the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket and reduce the ELF radiation. Further, multiple VOC free PU layers or portions may be included for water-proof, fire-proof and melt-proof purposes.
In another embodiment, at least one electronic temperature sensor may be included for monitoring and detecting an internal temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket and regulating a heating temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket in accordance with a selected temperature level.
In yet another embodiment, a safety unit may be included and configured to disconnect the heating wire layer when the at least one electronic temperature sensor detects that the internal temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket exceeds 80° C. In one aspect, the safety unit may be configured to connect to the heating wire layer when the internal temperature of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket detected by the at least one electronic temperature sensor returns to a normal range.
In yet another embodiment, silver fiber fabric and copper mesh fabric portions or layers may be included to additionally reduce the ELF radiation. The grounding mechanism may comprise at least two grounding lead wires configured to connect the two charcoal layers with a grounding pin. The heating wire layer may include wires made of a material selected to reduce or shield harmful electric and magnetic fields generated by the heating wire layer. The multi-layer mixture layer may be further configured to promote higher FIR generation, heating distribution and therapeutic benefits.
In a preferred embodiment, the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket may comprise a zipper configured to open the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket from one side for easy access. In one aspect, the zipper may be configured to start at one corner of a bottom of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket. Moreover, the zipper may be configured to close a portion of the multi-layer portable therapeutic infrared heating blanket on one side at a selected position.
The above simplified summary of example aspects serves to provide a basic understanding of the present disclosure. This summary is not an extensive overview of all contemplated aspects, and is intended to neither identify key or critical elements of all aspects nor delineate the scope of any or all aspects of the present disclosure. Its sole purpose is to present one or more aspects in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description of the disclosure that follows. To the accomplishment of the foregoing, the one or more aspects of the present disclosure include the features described and exemplary pointed out in the claims.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate one or more example aspects of the present disclosure and, together with the detailed description, serve to explain their principles and implementations.
Various aspects of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to promote a thorough understanding of one or more aspects of the present disclosure. It may be evident in some or all instances, however, that any aspects described below can be practiced without adopting the specific design details described below.
The system and device disclosed in the present disclosure may be configured to generate and deliver far-infrared rays or radiation (FIR) (λ=15 μm-1 mm) to the human body to achieve various therapeutic and health benefits. For a complete electromagnetic radiation spectrum, the infrared radiation (IR) band generally covers the wavelength range of 700 nm-1 mm, frequency range of 300 GHz-430 THz, and photon energy range of 12.4 meV-1.7 eV. In the IR radiation bands, only FIR transfers energy purely in the form of heat which can be perceived by the thermos-receptors in human skin as radiant heat. Specifically, FIR generally includes waves of energy that are invisible to the naked eye and penetrate the surface of the skin of a user to elevate the body's surface temperature to 107.6 Fahrenheit or 42° C. and above, while positively activating body systems and functions. The system and device disclosed in the present disclosure may be configured to utilize FIR to improve blood circulation and skin complexion. In one aspect, the disclosed system and device may be configured to expand capillaries which in turn stimulates increased blood flow, regeneration, circulation and oxygen. The disclosed system and device may also maintain and promote healthy lung function. For example, if sebaceous glands of a person are activated by the disclosed system and device, accumulated cosmetics in pores may be eliminated through the skin via sweat and oil glands, resulting in clearer skin.
In another example, the disclosed system and device may be configured to strengthen the cardiovascular system of a user by causing heart rate and cardiac output to increase, and diastolic blood pressure to decrease. Research has shown that FIR and the gentle tissue warming effect may improve the health of blood vessel cells of a user. Further, the disclosed system and device may be configured to detox and help lymphatic cleansing. For example, during the FIR treatment of clogged capillary vessels of a user, heat expands the capillaries and then initiates the start of a process to dissolve hidden toxins.
In yet another example, the disclosed system and device may be configured to promote the elimination of fats, chemicals and toxins from the blood: poisons, heavy metals—carcinogenic substances from food processing—lactic acid, free fatty acids, and subcutaneous fat associated with aging and fatigue—excess sodium associated with blood pressure—and uric acid. Where these toxins accumulate, blood circulation of a user may be blocked and cellular energy may be impaired. When FIR waves are applied to large water molecules and the water begins to vibrate. This vibration may reduce the ion bonds of the atoms that are holding together the molecules of water. As the vibration continues, breakdown of the water molecules occurs and encapsulated gases and other toxic materials may be released.
In addition, the disclosed system and device may be configured to achieve more rapid wound healing that may be independent of changes in blood flow and skin temperature. In one example, the FIR waves generated by the disclosed system and device may be configured to facilitate healing by stimulating a group of cells called fibroblasts to produce collagen which is a very important part of good wound healing and tissue repair. Furthermore, the disclosed system and device support cell growth, DNA syntheses, and protein synthesis that are all necessary during tissue repair and regeneration. In one embodiment, the disclosed system and device may be used to stimulate collagen production for healing burns, scar tissue and skin problems such as acne and skin breakouts.
Moreover, the disclosed system and device may be configured to generate and deliver FIR to relieve nervous tension and relax auto-neuro muscles, thereby facilitating a user's body to make the most of its intended healing abilities. In one embodiment, the FIR therapy of the present disclosure reduces soreness on nerve endings and muscle spasms, as muscle fibers are heated. As a result, rapid reduction of swelling, inflammation and associated muscular pain of e.g., back, shoulder and neck occurs. That is, the FIR therapy of the present disclosure soothes tension and stress in both body and mind of a user.
In yet another embodiment, the disclosed system and device may be configured to generate and deliver FIR to strengthen and support a user's immune system by supporting increased production of white blood cells (leukocytes) by the bone marrow and killer T-cells by the thymus. For example, FIR generated and delivered by the disclosed system and device may support in the destruction of malignant cells which cannot survive if the temperature of the cell becomes 107.6 Fahrenheit or 42° C. and above.
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In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, heating wires 106 may comprise silicone Teflon wires. A silicone Teflon wire may refer to a wire that is insulated with a mixture of silicone and Teflon, both exhibit great heat resistance. Having silicone as a part of the wire may provide the flexibility to bend the wires inside the blanket of system 100. As shown in
It should be appreciated that any suitable wires may be used in system 100 to maximize a function of reducing or shielding harmful electric and magnetic fields generated by operating heating wires 106 and minimize the damage to a human body by such harmful electric and magnetic fields.
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One or more sensors 214 may be placed and located inside the blanket and configured to detect various working conditions of the blanket. In one embodiment, sensors 214 may include at least one electronic temperature sensor for monitoring and detecting the internal temperature of the blanket and regulating the heating temperature accordingly. Multiple temperature levels (e.g., targeting from level 1 to 8 with 1 being the default and lowest) may be implemented for the blanket. For example, the at least one temperature sensor of sensors 214 may be in thermal communication with the heating wires 106 and measure the temperature inside the blanket. Sensors 214 may include at least one microcontroller or integrated circuit (IC) chip configured to communicate with and control other electronic components of the blanket. For example, the at least one temperature sensor may be electronically connected to the microcontroller. As a result, the electronic readings of the at least one temperature sensor may be transmitted to the microcontroller, which in turn generates and displays alerts for the user if a detected temperature exceeds a predetermined threshold value. The microcontroller may be configured to adjust the temperature of the heating wires 106 in accordance with a user selected temperature level.
One or more bimetals 216 may be used as a safety unit inside the blanket. In one embodiment, bimetals 216 may be connected to the heating wire line directly, such that they disconnect when the temperature of heating wires 106 detected by the temperature sensor exceeds 80° C. and reconnect to the heating wires 106 if the temperature detected to return to a normal range, thereby regulating the internal temperature of the blanket of system 100. In some implementations, system 100 may include silver fiber fabric and copper mesh fabric portions or layers (not shown) to additionally reduce harmful ELF radiation.
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The above description of the disclosure is provided to enable a person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to the disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the common principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Further, the above description in connection with the drawings describes examples and does not represent the only examples that may be implemented or that are within the scope of the claims.
Furthermore, although elements of the described aspects and/or embodiments may be described or claimed in the singular, the plural is contemplated unless limitation to the singular is explicitly stated. Additionally, all or a portion of any aspect and/or embodiment may be utilized with all or a portion of any other aspect and/or embodiment, unless stated otherwise. Thus, the disclosure is not to be limited to the examples and designs described herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
This application is a national phase application of international application No. PCT/US22/49685, filed on Nov. 11, 2022, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/279,828 filed on Nov. 16, 2021, entitled “MULTI-LAYER PORTABLE THERAPEUTIC INFRARED HEATING SYSTEM AND DEVICE,” the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
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PCT/US22/49685 | 11/11/2022 | WO |
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63279828 | Nov 2021 | US |